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John Thune: “AG is such a key part of our economy. We not only feed our…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

Thune Joins The Brian Kilmeade Show

Published October 15, 2025 | Video Starts at 12:34

I just emphasize that they need to use it to get deals for ag, because AG is such a key part of our economy. We not only feed our country, but we feed the world. And you want to make sure people can continue to farm. Are you for the bailing out for just a general term of Argentina? (12:34–12:40)

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Asserts that agriculture is a crucial part of the US economy and contributes to global food supply.

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